Eagles’ Saquon Barkley sends NFL fans into frenzy with incredible TD run to start NFC title game

AND Philadelphia Eagles He answered the Washington Commander’s long drive to start the NFC Championship with a fairly short one.

It only took 18 seconds. Eagles running back Jalen Hurts returned the ball to the running back Saquon Barkley And the superstar player did the rest.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Washington Chiefs during the NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Barkley found a hole, broke a tackle and spun around a quarterback for a 60-yard touchdown run. Philadelphia went up 7-3 early in the first quarter.

Jayden Daniels led Washington on an 18-play, 54-yard drive to start the game. The Chiefs converted two fourth downs before Zane Gonzalez booted a 34-yard field goal. On Washington’s next drive, the Eagles’ defense caused wide receiver Dyami Brown to fumble, and Philadelphia recovered.

The Eagles and their fans were buzzing at Lincoln Financial Field. The NFL world was equally covered in social media.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw the ball back to running back Saquon Barkley, and the superstar player did the rest. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Barkley isn’t done. He scored again later in the first quarter as the Eagles went up 14-3.

Barkley appeared to build on his incredible performance in the Eagles’ divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams. He had two long runs in the win to go along with his 205 rushing yards. Philadelphia won the game 28-22.

The former New York Giants running back has rushed for at least 100 yards in four straight games and is closing in on fifth. The streak dates back to Philadelphia’s three-point loss at Washington on Dec. 22.

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